Beach Week: Hair Removal Methods

MYFOXNY.COM - Laser hair removal is one way to remove unwanted hair that is more permanent than waxing, shaving or other methods. After a series of treatments, laser hair removal can reduce unwanted hair by 30 percent to 40 percent in the treated area, sometimes more.

However, it can be expensive -- one session can run $800, and packages can cost $3,000 to $6,000. Cheaper at-home laser and wax treatments are available. Here are some items recommended by the editors of Allure magazine:

Laser: No!No! ($175 at Sephora)

Wax: Parissa Quick & Easy Wax Strips ($7 for 16)

Razor: Gillette Fusion Phenom ($11)

Bikini-Size Razor: Noxzema Bikini Size ($2.50 for 3)

Shaving Cream: Aveeno Therapeutic Shave Gel ($4.50)

Allure's editors say if you don't wax or are sensitive to shaving, depilatory products might be a good choice for you. Depilatory products dissolve hair below the surface of the skin, delaying hair regrowth longer than shaving (about 2 or 3 days). The editors like the products from both Veet and the classic Nair.

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